buyout·deskPrivate equity, daily
Thu, Jun 18, 2026
Daily briefThursday, June 18, 2026
15 deals tracked · Updated 9:37 AM PDT·Full deal sheet
Add-on·Aerospace & Defense/Defense Services·June 17, 2026

Aptus Aero adds E.M.C. Aerospace

Adds a North Miami Beach Part 145 repair station serving global passenger, cargo and military customers to the Stephens-backed platform, marking its second add-on this year.

Takeaways

  • E.M.C. Aerospace is a component MRO services for aviation systems.
  • Aptus Aero is acquiring E.M.C. Aerospace with backing from Stephens.
  • The target serves aviation (passenger, cargo, military) across Florida.
BuyerAptus Aero
TargetE.M.C. Aerospace
SponsorStephens
TypeAdd-on
GeographyFlorida
IndustryAerospace & Defense
Sub-sectorDefense Services

Aptus Aero has acquired E.M.C. Aerospace, an FAA Part 145 repair station in North Miami Beach that provides component MRO for power generation, pneumatic, hydraulic and fuel systems.

The deal extends the Stephens-backed platform's reach to the global passenger, cargo and military operators served by E.M.C. “We are thrilled to welcome Eddie Monserrat, Jesse Monserrat, and the entire EMC team to Aptus Aero,” said Aptus Aero CEO Dale Gabel.

The acquisition is the platform’s second this year, following the purchase of Atlas Aerospace Accessories, as the firm builds out its aviation component MRO offering.